Transport Operations Specialist Job Description
- Propose the best international transport scenarios considering global costs, and validate & prepare operational backup solutions.
- Negotiate optimal rates and challenge costs with partners in local and global transport tenders.
- Ensure all transport lanes are referenced in transport systems with appropriate commitments.
- Promote local autonomy among all transport stakeholders through collaborative actions.
- Establish operational processes for new flows (destinations, products, etc.).
- Lead the Quality, Metrics, and Reliability (QMR) with Sea Partners to ensure service levels, lead times, costs, and equipment quality.
- Oversee monthly activity pilots for the next three months to ensure space protection and equipment needs, with online access for the procurement department.
- Benchmark the transport market and stay informed on transport topics.
- Manage economic responsibilities including allocation, equipment types, and stuffing rates to ensure optimal cost/CBM.
- Ensure supply chain integrity and order management to ship on time, avoiding delays or early shipments.
- Train staff and ensure compliance with company requirements.
- Monitor activity through comprehensive reporting and analysis of carrier, order, and vendor management.
- Handle import/export documentation, including e-commerce activities.
- Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure timely clearance and 100% customs compliance.
- Alert stakeholders to regulatory changes affecting transport operations.
- Conduct periodic self-assessments (audits) to ensure business unit compliance.
- Support operations teams in resolving blockages or implementing process changes.
- Collaborate with IT teams to develop and improve IT tools for transport and customs activities.
- Create task forces to address and resolve transport-related issues.
- Maintain a global customs network within group companies to share best practices and knowledge.
- Establish and maintain SOPs related to import, export, and customs activities.
- Manage internal and external projects related to transport operations.